Manager Data

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **6-month opportunity with possibility of extension**:

- **Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime**:

- **Parramatta location - hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary ranges from $145,378.00 to $168,130.00 + super + leave loading**

Our Biodiversity Offsets & Planning Digital Transformation Program is currently seeking to appoint a **Manager Data & Information Management**for an initial 6-month opportunity.

As Manager Data & Information Management for the Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS) and its Digital Transformation at DCCEEW, you will lead the strategic transformation and governance of data assets to support the scheme’s life cycle operations. This role is critical to driving the effective use of data across the BOS by delivering robust data architecture, implementing sustainable data governance, and fostering innovative data solutions that enhance automation, process optimisation, and decision-making transparency. You will work closely with the Digital Information Office and internal stakeholders to align data management strategies with departmental priorities, ensuring that BOS data services are scalable, compliant, and positioned to support predictive modelling, workflows, and reporting.

**About You**

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, project management, strategic leadership, and collaboration. You’re an experienced data strategist who understands the value of data in driving outcomes and are passionate about using information to support environmental goals. You thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and lead confidently in data-rich, policy-driven settings.

**Key Experience and Knowledge**
- Strong grasp of data governance, lifecycle management, and compliance frameworks
- Ability to translate regulatory and business needs into actionable data strategies
- Track record of implementing data solutions for automation, predictive modelling, and reporting
- Background in public sector or regulated industries, ideally with exposure to environmental or sustainability programs
- Familiarity with modern digital and data platforms; experience with Microsoft Fabric is highly desirable but not mandatory

**Technical Skills**
- Expertise in data architecture, modelling, and integration across systems
- Proficiency in data governance tools and frameworks
- Strong knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance standards
- Experience aligning data strategies with digital transformation initiatives

**Leadership & Soft Skills**
- Effective people leader with a focus on mentoring and team development
- Skilled communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving problems and driving decisions
- Resilient and adaptive in fast-moving environments
- Committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

For more information read the full Role Description**:Manager Data & Information Management**

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Tuesday, 24 June at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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